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Metastereotypes, perceived mattering, and well-being among minority groups
Camilla Matera1, Patrizia Meringolo2, Mattia Reino3
1Department of Education, Languages, Intercultures, Literatures and Psychology, University of Florence, Florence, Italy.
Feeling important to family and friends boosts well-being for minority groups, including people living with HIV (PLWHA) and people with disabilities (PWDs). Positive self-perceptions and social connections are key for improved mental health outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Social Psychology
- Health Psychology
- Minority Group Studies
Background:
- Perceived mattering is crucial for well-being, particularly for minority groups facing negative stereotypes.
- Understanding factors influencing well-being in people living with HIV (PLWHA) and people with disabilities (PWDs) is essential.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the relationship between perceived mattering, metastereotypes, and well-being in PLWHA and PWDs.
- To investigate the predictive role of positive metastereotypes on well-being within these minority groups.
Main Methods:
- Multiple regression analyses were conducted on data from 100 participants (39 PLWHA, 61 PWDs).
- Assessed perceived mattering to family and friends, and metastereotypes.
Main Results:
- Positive metastereotypes significantly predicted perceived mattering and well-being for both PLWHA and PWDs.
- Mattering to family and friends was a significant predictor of multiple well-being dimensions in both groups.
Conclusions:
- Perception of mattering is strongly linked to the well-being of minority group members.
- Interventions should enhance positive metastereotypes and perceived importance to significant others (family and friends) to improve well-being.
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